Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xi Yang, Kaushik Chattopadhyay, Richard Hubbard, Jia-Lin Li, Li Li, Yi Lin
Summary: A 36-month weight management programme in Ningbo, China showed that participants achieved significant initial weight loss at 3 months and maintained the weight loss during 33-month follow-ups. At 36 months, a certain percentage of participants achieved 5%, 10%, and 15% weight loss. The programme is suggested to benefit overweight and obese adults in reducing body weight and maintaining long-term weight loss.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Estela Jimenez-Lopez, Ruben Fernandez-Rodriguez, Miram Garrido-Miguel, Desiree Victoria-Montesinos, Hector Gutierrez-Espinoza, Pedro J. Tarraga-Lopez, Arthur Eumann Mesas
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of disordered eating among Spanish adolescents in the Valle de Ricote region and identify associated factors. The study found that the prevalence of disordered eating was 30.1%, and it was associated with female sex, immigrant status, and excess weight. Additionally, each additional hour of sleep was found to lower the odds of having disordered eating.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Alexandra Martin-Rodriguez, Jose Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, P. Javier Lopez-Perez, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez
Summary: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has become a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and cognitive dysfunctions. This study found that overweight adolescents had lower ability in abstract reasoning and shifting cognitive strategies compared to normal-weight adolescents, but there were no significant differences in memory and impulse control. Additionally, there were differences between groups in terms of eating habits and gastritis, but no significant differences in lifestyle factors such as mobile usage, smoking, physical activity, and sleep duration were found. The results can be used to implement multidisciplinary programs to promote healthier habits.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Vaman Khadilkar, Nikhil Shah
Summary: Childhood overweight and obesity in Indian children and adolescents is a growing epidemic that requires evaluation and identification to prevent long-term complications. Anthropometric assessment and appropriate growth charts are important tools to identify obesity-related risks. Comorbidities associated with childhood obesity should be screened and managed to prevent long-term cardiometabolic risks.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Celia Monteagudo, Virginia Robles-Aguilera, Inmaculada Salcedo-Bellido, Yolanda Galvez-Ontiveros, Cristina Samaniego-Sanchez, Margarita Aguilera, Alberto Zafra-Gomez, Maria Alba Martinez Burgos, Ana Rivas
Summary: The study found that in Spanish adolescents, dietary exposure to parabens is primarily associated with gender, with boys mainly consuming parabens through eggs, canned tuna, bakery products, and pineapple, while girls mainly consume them through apples and pears, canned tuna, bakery products, and olives. In addition, overweight/obese girls were more likely to have higher dietary intake of parabens.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Sitong Chen, Lee Smith, Hector Gutierrez-Espinoza, Desiree Victoria-Montesinos, Javier Nieto Iglesias, Pedro Juan Tarraga-Lopez, Arthur Eumann Mesas
Summary: This study assessed the relationship between PM2.5 levels and the prevalence of excess weight in Spanish young people. The study found that young people in areas with medium and high PM2.5 levels were more likely to be overweight compared to those in areas with low PM2.5 levels. This finding supports the hypothesis that air pollution exposure can contribute to excess weight and the development of metabolic disorders in the young population.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viviana Ramirez, Inmaculada Salcedo-Bellido, Lourdes Rodrigo, Fernando Gil Hernandez, Pablo Olmedo, Luis Javier Martinez-Gonzalez, Maria Jesus Alvarez-Cubero, Ana Rivas
Summary: Exposure to metal(loid)s during critical developmental windows can cause permanent damage to organs, increasing disease vulnerability later in life. This study aimed to examine the effect of metal(loid) exposure on the association between gene variations related to metal(loid) detoxification and excess body weight in children. The study included 134 Spanish children, and genetic variations and metal(loid) levels in urine samples were analyzed. The results showed an interaction between the GSTP1 rs1695 and ATP7B rs1061472 variants and excess body weight.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jason M. Nagata, Natalia Smith, Sana Alsamman, Christopher M. Lee, Erin E. Dooley, Orsolya Kiss, Kyle T. Ganson, David Wing, Fiona C. Baker, Kelley Pettee Gabriel
Summary: This study aimed to identify the independent associations and interactions between physical activity, screen time, and BMI in adolescents. The findings showed that a combination of low screen time and high step count was associated with lower BMI percentile in adolescents. These results have significant implications for future guidance on screen time and physical activity for adolescents.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Miguel Martin-Matillas, Dinalrilan Rocha-Silva, Abel Plaza-Florido, Manuel Delgado-Fernandez, Amelia Marti, Pilar De Miguel-Etayo, Luis A. Moreno, Ascension Marcos, Cristina Campoy
Summary: This study investigated the determinants of cardiometabolic risk changes in overweight/obese adolescents and found that body weight changes were the most important predictor.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martina Ferrillo, Dario Calafiore, Lorenzo Lippi, Antonella Petri, Alessandro Mastroianni, Leonzio Fortunato, Amerigo Giudice, Mario Migliario
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate systemic and oral health parameters in overweight/obese adolescents. The results showed a coexistence of obesity and poor oral health in this cohort of adolescents. Screening of oral health status and therapeutic interventions should be considered to improve oral health in obese individuals.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Ye Hong, Rahim Ullah, Jian-Bing Wang, Jun-Fen Fu
Summary: In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Chinese children. This review examines the trends in overweight and obesity and analyzes the underlying reasons, aiming to provide evidence for improved policy making.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luciana Jeremias Pereira, Francilene Gracieli Kunradi Vieira, Ana Luisa Lages Belchor, Vanessa Guimaraes Cezimbra, Carlos Alencar Souza Alves Junior, Luisa Harumi Matsuo, Mariana Winck Spanholi, Ana Carolina Clark Teodoroski, Denise Miguel Teixeira Roberto, Lidiamara Dornelles de Souza, Andressa Ferreira da Silva, Claudia Soar, Danielle Biazzi Leal, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Elizabeth Nappi Correa, Emil Kupek, Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos, Gabriele Rockenbach, Giana Zarbato Longo, Karen Fontes Luchesi, Maria Alice Altenburg de Assis, Mauricio Soares Leite, Patricia Faria Di Pietro, Patricia de Fragas Hinnig
Summary: The study described the methodology and characteristics of the participants in the EPOCA survey. Schoolchildren aged 7-14 from 30 schools in Florianopolis, Southern Brazil were included. Measurements of body mass, height, girths, and skinfold thicknesses were conducted, along with self-reported food consumption and physical activity. The study provides valuable data to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the population and can contribute to the design of obesity prevention policies and programs.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalya Usheva, Mina Lateva, Sonya Galcheva, Berthold V. Koletzko, Greet Cardon, Marieke De Craemer, Odysseas Androutsos, Aneta Kotowska, Piotr Socha, Luis A. Moreno, Yannis Manios, Violeta Iotova
Summary: The study found no significant association between breastfeeding practices and childhood obesity, but factors such as educational level, smoking habits, pre-pregnancy weight, and age may impact the duration of breastfeeding practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sibhatu Biadgilign, Bereket Gebremichael, Admas Abera, Tsedey Moges
Summary: This study aimed to assess the gender difference and correlates of physical activity (PA) among children and adolescents in Ethiopia. The findings showed that boys were more likely than girls to engage in moderate intensity PA. Factors such as age, maternal occupation, school type, sleep duration, and education about the benefits of PA were positively associated with meeting moderate-to-vigorous PA. Overweight/obesity was inversely associated with PA.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xavier Caldu, Xavier Prats-Soteras, Isabel Garcia-Garcia, Anna Prunell-Castane, Consuelo Sanchez-Garre, Neus Cano, Encarnacio Tor, Maria-Jose Sender-Palacios, Jonatan Ottino-Gonzalez, Maite Garolera, Maria Angeles Jurado
Summary: This cross-sectional study found that excessive body weight, as indicated by BMI, and levels of inflammatory biomarkers are negatively associated with cognitive performance. The study suggests that inflammation may be one of the mechanisms through which excess body weight affects cognition.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Blanca Gavilan-Carrera, Manuel Delgado-Fernandez, Eugenio Sierra-Nieto, Pedro Acosta-Manzano, Milkana Borges-Cosic, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, Victor Segura-Jimenez
Summary: This study found that higher levels of total and prolonged sedentary time are associated with greater depressive symptoms and state anxiety in women with fibromyalgia. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity did not modify these associations, although physical fitness could play a protective role specially for state anxiety.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajini Nagrani, Manuela Marron, Eva Bongaerts, Tim S. Nawrot, Marcel Ameloot, Kees de Hoogh, Danielle Vienneau, Emeline Lequy, Benedicte Jacquemin, Kathrin Guenther, Thais De Ruyter, Kirsten Mehlig, Denes Molnar, Luis A. Moreno, Paola Russo, Toomas Veidebaum, Wolfgang Ahrens, Christoph Buck
Summary: This study investigated the association between urinary black carbon (BC) particles and ambient BC and the risk of prediabetes and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children. The results showed a positive association between urinary BC particles and MetS, as well as an association between ambient BC and MetS in children living closer to a major road. These findings suggest that exposure to BC may contribute to the risk of MetS in children.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maria D. A. Nogueira, Ribanna A. M. Braga, Yannis Manios, Odysseas Androutsos, Denes Molnar, Angela Polito, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Laurent Beghin, Kurt Widhalm, Gloria Bueno, Manuel J. Castillo, Stefaan De Henauw, Luis A. Moreno, Carla S. C. Maia
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive power of TyG, TG/HDL-c, HLAP, and VAI indices in identifying cardiometabolic risk factors and their relationship with endothelial dysfunction biomarkers in European adolescents. The results showed that TG/HDL-c and HLAP indices performed well in predicting cardiometabolic risk in male adolescents, but their association with endothelial dysfunction caused by insulin resistance was not clear.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marta P. Silvestre, Mikael Fogelholm, Marta Alves, Ana Papoila, Tanja Adam, Amy Liu, Jennie Brand-Miller, Margriet Westerterp-Plantenga, Teodora Handjieva-Darlenska, Ian A. Macdonald, Ruixin Zhu, Elli Jalo, Roslyn Muirhead, Santiago Navas Carretero, Svetoslav Handjiev, Moira A. Taylor, Anne Raben, Sally D. Poppitt
Summary: This study aimed to compare the differences between HbA1c and glucose-related variables in predicting weight loss and glycemic changes in individuals with overweight and hyperglycemia. The results showed that neither HbA1c nor fasting glucose can predict short-term weight loss success, but they may impact the metabolic response to rapid weight loss.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jeremy Vanhelst, Laurent Beghin, Elodie Drumez, Manuel J. Castillo, Anthony Kafatos, Denes Molnar, Kurt Wildhalm, Mathilde Kersting, Marcela Gonzales-Gross, Christina Breidenassel, Laura Censi, Stefaan De Henauw, Luis A. Moreno, Frederic Gottrand
Summary: The study aimed to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and health impacts of thinness in European adolescents. The results showed that thin adolescents had lower blood pressure, later onset of first menstrual cycle in girls, lower upper-body muscular strength, and shorter time spent in light physical activity. However, thinness did not have significant adverse health consequences on European adolescents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Patricia Bodega, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Luis A. Moreno, Gloria Santos-Beneit
Summary: This systematic review found associations between body image perception and satisfaction and dietary habits in adolescents. Accurate body image perception was related to healthy diets, while underestimation of body weight was associated with unhealthy diets. Adolescents who were unsatisfied with their body image and desired thinness engaged in diets linked to weight loss.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Antonio Corsello, Chiara Maria Trovato, Elisabetta Di Profio, Sabrina Cardile, Cristina Campoy, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, Elvira Verduci, Antonella Diamanti
Summary: The ketogenic diet has been increasingly used for weight loss among adolescents and young adults due to its supposed effects on lipolysis and insulin levels. However, there is still a lack of clear indications on its use for weight loss in pediatric age. It has also been proposed for other disorders like inherited metabolic disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and certain types of cancers. A clinical evaluation of possible side effects, growth, and nutritional status is essential for patients following a long-term restrictive diet like the ketogenic one.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Estefania Dieguez, Ana Nieto-Ruiz, Natalia Sepulveda-Valbuena, Florian Herrmann, Ahmad Agil, Roser De-Castellar, Jesus Jimenez, Hatim Azaryah, Jose Antonio Garcia-Santos, Mercedes Garcia-Bermudez, Cristina Campoy
Summary: There is limited evidence on the early nutrition programming of glucose homeostasis in children. This study found that breastfeeding and normal/slow weight gain in the first 6 months of life appear to protect against dysregulation of glucose homeostasis at 6 years old. The experimental formula showed functional similarities to breastfeeding in terms of children's glucose variability.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Naroa Andueza, Nerea Martin-Calvo, Santiago Navas-Carretero, Marta Cuervo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new nutritional intervention in improving the quality of diet among children aged 6 to 12 years. The intervention group received a normocaloric diet with specially designed products and recipes, while the control group received standard advice on healthy eating. The intervention group showed improvements in diet quality, reduced calorie and fat intake, increased fiber intake, and decreased BMI and waist circumference.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jill Marie Ferry, Rafael Galera-Martinez, Cristina Campoy, Miguel Saenz de Pipaon, Elzbieta Jarocka-Cyrta, Jaroslaw Walkowiak, Bartosz Romanczuk, Joaquin Escribano, Mariona Gispert, Paula Grattarola, Dariusz Gruszfeld, Iris Iglesia, Veit Grote, Hans Demmelmair, Uschi Handel, Sophie Gallier, Berthold Koletzko
Summary: This study aims to compare the effect of formula based on whole goat milk with formula based on cow milk in preventing atopic dermatitis. It will enroll 2296 healthy term-born infants and randomize them into two groups to be fed with either goat milk formula or cow milk formula. The study will observe the cumulative incidence of atopic dermatitis and other indicators within 12 months.
Article
Pediatrics
Ana Nieto-Ruiz, Tomas Cerdo, Belen Jordano, Francisco J. Torres-Espinola, Mireia Escudero-Marin, Maria Garcia-Ricobaraza, Mercedes G. Bermudez, Jose A. Garcia-Santos, Antonio Suarez, Cristina Campoy
Summary: It is found that maternal overweight, obesity, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy may affect the behavior of children. The study analyzed the behavior of children at 3.5 years old and the gut microbiota established at 18 months old. The results showed that children born to overweight/obese mothers had higher scores in behavioral problems, and those born to obese mothers with gestational diabetes had even higher scores in attention/deficit hyperactivity and externalizing problems. The composition of the gut microbiota was also associated with behavioral problems in children.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cristina Valle-Hita, Andres Diaz-Lopez, Nerea Becerra-Tomas, Estefania Toledo, Isabel Cornejo-Pareja, Itziar Abete, Antoni Sureda, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, J. Alfredo Martinez, Francisco J. Tinahones, Josep A. Tur, Tany E. Garciduenas-Fimbres, Francisco Paris-Palleja, Albert Goday, Nuria Goni-Ruiz, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Nancy Babio
Summary: The consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) is associated with a decline in kidney function, particularly among older adults. Therefore, reducing the intake of UPF is important for maintaining kidney function.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amelia Marti, Maria Fernandez de la Puente, Silvia Canudas, Guillermo Zalba, Cristina Razquin, Cristina Valle-Hita, Montse Fito, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Sonia Garcia-Calzon, Jordi Salas-Salvado
Summary: This study aimed to identify environmental and lifestyle factors that could slow down telomere shortening in order to prevent chronic diseases. The results showed that a three-year intervention based on an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet and physical activity could slow down telomere shortening in women, but not in men.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kirsten Mehlig, Ronja Foraita, Rajini N. Nagrani, Marvin Wright, Stefaan De Henauw, Denes A. Molnar, Luis Moreno, Paola Russo, Michael Tornaritis, Toomas Veidebaum, Lauren Lissner, Jaakko Kaprio, Iris Pigeot, I Family Consortium
Summary: This study identified genetic variants associated with the tails of the insulin distribution, which have been previously associated with metabolic diseases and dementia phenotypes. These findings suggest a shared genetic architecture for metabolic traits and neurodegenerative diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eduardo Esteban-Zubero, Laura Lopez-Pingarron, Jose Manuel Ramirez, Marcos Cesar Reyes-Gonzales, Francisco Javier Azua-Romeo, Marisol Soria-Aznar, Ahmad Agil, Jose Joaquin Garcia
Summary: This study evaluated the in vivo effects of melatonin treatment on oxidative damage in the liver in an experimental model of ischemia-reperfusion. Melatonin pretreatment reduced liver ischemia-reperfusion injury and oxidative stress response, making it a potential candidate for co-treatment in patients with hepatic vascular occlusion followed by reperfusion.
